How to Permanently Delete Your Social Media Accounts

A comprehensive guide to removing your online presence

If you're looking to take a break from social media or want to permanently delete your accounts, you've come to the right place. Below are direct links and brief instructions for deleting your accounts on popular social media platforms.

Detailed Instructions for Deleting Social Media Accounts

How to Delete Facebook Account Permanently

  1. Go to Facebook's Delete Account page
  2. Click "Delete Account"
  3. Enter your password
  4. Click "Continue"
  5. Click "Delete Account"

Note: You have 30 days to change your mind before your account is permanently deleted.

How to Delete Instagram Account Permanently

  1. Go to Instagram's Delete Your Account page
  2. Select a reason for deleting your account
  3. Re-enter your password
  4. Click "Permanently delete my account"

How to Delete Twitter (X) Account

  1. Go to Twitter's account deactivation page
  2. Read the account deactivation information
  3. Click "Deactivate"
  4. Enter your password
  5. Click "Deactivate account"

Note: Your account will be deactivated for 30 days before permanent deletion.

How to Delete TikTok Account

  1. Open the TikTok app
  2. Go to your profile and tap the three-dot menu
  3. Go to "Account" > "Delete account"
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions

How to Delete YouTube Account

  1. Go to YouTube's advanced account settings
  2. At the bottom, select "Delete channel"
  3. Choose "I want to permanently delete my content"
  4. Check the boxes to confirm
  5. Click "Delete my content"

How to Delete LinkedIn Account

  1. Go to LinkedIn's account closure page
  2. Select a reason for closing your account
  3. Enter your password
  4. Click "Close account"

How to Delete Snapchat Account

  1. Go to Snapchat's account deletion page
  2. Log in to your account
  3. Enter your username and password again
  4. Click "Continue" and then "Delete My Account"

How to Delete Twitch Account

  1. Go to Twitch's account deletion page
  2. Log in if prompted
  3. Provide a reason for deleting your account
  4. Enter your password
  5. Click "Delete Account"

Remember, deleting your social media accounts is often permanent and irreversible. Make sure to download any data you want to keep before proceeding with account deletion.